10 Fixes for Devastating Pubic Hair Problems

We got 99 problems, but our pubes shouldn't be one. Still, pubic hair-grooming injuries have multiplied by five over the last decade. Whether you're a waxer or a shaver, our expert-approved fixes will keep your V-zone looking smooth and sexy.

Razor Rash

Razor Rash

These pesky little bumps pop up for a variety of reasons: You shaved in a hurry or didn't use shaving cream, your razor is dull, or you swiped against the grain.

The fix: Lightly dab some hydrocortisone cream on the trouble spots, which will calm down the inflammation and moisturize. If you can, try going commando for a half hour or so, since tight-fitting clothing can aggravate your skin even more. The next time you shave, make sure your skin is hydrated, which can make it more resistant to irritation.

Serious Ingrown Crop

Serious Ingrown Crop

These little pimple-like bumps that form over hair follicles from time to time are the suck. Instead of growing out of the follicle, your hair got snagged and trapped underneath the skin. Oils and bacteria can still seep through the pore, which is what causes that pretty pus-like sac inside. Yeah, sick.

The fix: Whatever you do, don't attempt to pop the bump and pull the hair out on your own (a recipe for scarring and/or infection). Instead, apply a warm water compress to the area a few times daily to break up the bump and soften the skin, which will eventually coax the hair out on its own. If you're prone to ingrowns, exfoliate a few times a week to shed any dead skin buildup that could be trapping those baby pube follicles.